A week apart

Ross heads to Lake Charles with his mom today. He's going to help her out there, fixing up their computer, cleaning up the attic, anything they need done, really. I have to stay behind to work, but who knows- I might end up going out next weekend to pick Ross back up. He had thought of going this summer when I'm away, but no one would be able to watch our kitties. So he goes now.

While he's away, I plan to practice as much as I want in our apartment (I've been trying to practice more at UT lately because my singing is getting louder and Ross can't escape from it when I do it in our tiny apartment), I'll watch lots of opera and chic fliks, and eat lots of salads and wheat bread (things Ross rarely eats with me)!

Point of No Return

Ross and I are definitely moving to San Marcos at the end of June. We've turned in the fees and can't turn back now! Apparently there is only one apartment complex in all of San Marcos (that we can afford anyway) with washer/dryer hookups, so we really only had one choice. The Colony Square Condominiums, which seem even more run-down than our current complex. But there are nice perks (aside from the hookups): a small pool which, unlike our complex now, is open 24 hours a day; the ability to plant whatever you want in the area around your own apartment (it makes the place look very eclectic, but at least I can plant tomatoes and flowers and no one will care!); a HUGE kitchen; and 2 bedrooms in each apartment. I've been told there is a fantastic produce shop down the street, and supposedly we live next to a river which could mean very pretty landscapes or lots of mosquitoes, or both! And we don't live nearly as far away from TSU's campus as we currently do from UT. Now we just have to start packing!

For those of you who don't know where San Marcos is, here's a map:

Nummy Mother's Day

Ross and I are headed to Lake Charles to spend Mother's Day with his mom and family. I'm hoping, as it is Crawfish Season, to also be able to pig out on some delicious Louisiana Mudbugs! They are often served by the bucketful, and if you've never had them, I would highly recommend it!

Other news, Ross and I are looking to move to San Marcos soon. Our lease is up at the end of June, so hopefully we can move around then. San Marcos seems smaller than Austin, and the apartments there are all together, very close to the Texas State University campus. I'm looking forward to the change, and the feel of a small college town. Ross is looking forward to a new school, too- I think! :)

Sadness Is....

Failing a test.

Being rejected by San Antonio Opera.

Happiness is.....

Eating peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies.

A purring kitty on your lap.

A thunderstorm outside.